·      An estimated £812 million was spent with small businesses across the UK on the day.

·      This was an increase of 8% on Small Business Saturday last year.

·      Both #SmallBizSatUK and #SmallBusinessSaturday were in the UK’s top five Twitter trends throughout the day.

MP, Richard Harrington visited KPMG’s offices in Watford to officially open the firm’s new staff restaurant and network with staff and apprentices at the office.

I want to encourage local residents to get in touch with me, and ask a question on any subject, be it local, national or international.

This Christmas I am supporting the National Animal Welfare Trust's Shoe Box Appeal (NAWT). I'm encouraging residents to donate whatever they can, which will help volunteers look after abandoned dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs in our area. 

Local MP, Richard Harrington, describes one of his proudest moments as he visits brand new school in central Watford.

On Friday 2nd November 2018, Richard Harrington MP toured St John’s School with Fr David Stevenson and Headmistress, Helen Langeveld.

Today I welcome a budget that rewards hard working people in Watford. I welcome lower taxes, higher wages and significant investment in our public services, including our much loved National Health Service.

On Saturday 17th November 2018,  Richard Harrington MP will hold his next public meeting at Oddfellows Hall, 22 The Avenue, Watford, WD17 4AA to report back on his work for our area, update residents on the Brexit negotiations and get feedback on his plan for Watford.

As a prize for reaching the finals of the Watford Debating Competition, Richard Harrington MP arranged for students from Kings Langley School and Queens’ School to meet the House of Commons Speaker.

Richard Harrington MP and the Chair of Watford Friends of Kashmir presented the Minister with a petition signed by almost one hundred local residents with concerns about human rights abuses in Kashmir. 

Richard Harrington MP welcomes Health Secretary’s funding announcement which will mean an extra £1.2 million for West Herts Hospitals Trust as it prepares for the winter months.